Delhi to Nairobi non-stop on Kenya Airways — schedule, fares, baggage, DEL T3 and JKIA terminals, Kenya eTA rules for Indians. Live fares via FlightGPT.
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Quick answer: Delhi to Nairobi non-stop flights take about ≈ 7h 10m non-stop (Air India); 11–16h on 1-stop connections, operated by Air India (non-stop); Ethiopian (ADD), Emirates (DXB), Qatar Airways (DOH), Kenya Airways (via BOM) 1-stop, Air India non-stop ≈ 4x/week; daily 1-stops via ADD/DXB/DOH. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–NBO fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Air India operates the only non-stop Delhi → Nairobi service, using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner roughly four times a week. For other days, one-stop options include:
The Air India non-stop is the fastest; Gulf and Addis routings add distance but run daily, giving you flexibility on departure days.
The non-stop Delhi → Nairobi flight covers about 5,400 km in roughly 7 hours 10 minutes, tracking south-west over the Arabian Sea and the Horn of Africa. One-stop itineraries via Addis Ababa add the least detour (Addis is almost on the direct line), while Gulf connections via Dubai or Doha route you north-west first and then south, pushing total time to 11–16 hours depending on the layover. Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India.
Kenya's prime safari and travel seasons drive fares: the Great Migration (roughly July–October) and the December–January dry season and holidays are peak. The long rains (March–May) are quietest and cheapest, with the short rains in November also offering value. Book the Air India non-stop 6–10 weeks ahead, especially around its limited weekly frequencies. Check live fares in the FlightGPT search rather than any fixed figure — both the non-stop and connections shift with season.
If your dates are flexible, line them up with the Air India non-stop days — it is usually the best value as well as the fastest. Otherwise, compare Ethiopian via Addis (often keenly priced) against Emirates and Qatar. Mid-week departures generally beat weekends. Booking 6–10 weeks out and avoiding the migration-season peak helps most. For the Air India non-stop and its baggage rules, see the Air India baggage guide. Always confirm the live total in the FlightGPT search.
Delhi (DEL) — international flights, including the Air India NBO non-stop, depart Terminal 3; allow about 3 hours. Nairobi (NBO) — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is East Africa's main hub; Terminal 1 handles most international arrivals and is the base for Kenya Airways and partner carriers. Immigration uses the Kenya eTA system (see visa section). Allow time at NBO if connecting onward to Mombasa, Kilimanjaro or other African cities.
On the Air India non-stop, economy typically includes 2 x 23 kg checked plus cabin baggage on India–Africa routes, with business class higher — confirm against your fare. Connecting carriers (Ethiopian, Emirates, Qatar) have their own allowances, usually 23–30 kg in economy. On a single through-ticket your bags are checked to Nairobi. For exact Air India limits and excess-baggage pricing, see the Air India baggage guide; pre-pay any excess online to avoid higher airport rates.
Kenya no longer issues traditional visas — since January 2024 all visitors, including Indians, must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online before departure. Apply at the official Kenya eTA portal (etakenya.go.ke), upload your passport and travel details, and pay the eTA fee; approval typically arrives within a couple of days. There is no visa on arrival in the traditional sense, so apply well ahead. Always confirm current requirements on the official Kenyan immigration portal before you fly.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopian) — nearly on the direct line, the least-detour one-stop, with frequent onward NBO flights. Dubai (Emirates) — daily, comfortable, but routes you north before heading south. Doha (Qatar) — excellent Hamad airport, similar detour to Dubai. Mumbai (Kenya Airways) — Kenya Airways' India gateway, so Delhi passengers connect there. Choose by total time and layover length.
Nairobi sits at about 1,800 m altitude, so evenings are cool year-round — pack a light jacket even on a safari trip. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required or checked, especially if arriving from or transiting certain countries — verify before travel. Carry US dollars for park fees and tips. The Air India non-stop's limited weekly schedule means planning your dates early. Nairobi is a strong base for the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and onward African connections.
Nairobi is the commercial and diplomatic hub of East Africa and the gateway to Kenya's legendary safaris — the Maasai Mara, Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, and Nairobi National Park on the city's doorstep. Kenya has a long-established Indian-origin community, making business and family travel common, and the coast at Mombasa and Diani adds beach time. With strong onward links across Africa, NBO is both a destination and a continental connecting point.
Yes. Air India operates a non-stop Delhi–Nairobi service on a Boeing 787, roughly four times a week, taking about 7 hours 10 minutes. On other days you connect via Addis Ababa, Dubai or Doha.
Air India flies the non-stop. One-stop options include Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa), Emirates (Dubai), Qatar Airways (Doha) and Kenya Airways (via Mumbai). Ethiopian via Addis is the least-detour connection.
The Air India non-stop takes about 7 hours 10 minutes over roughly 5,400 km. One-stop connections run 11–16 hours depending on the hub and layover length.
No. Kenya Airways serves India via Mumbai, so from Delhi it is a one-stop connection. The only Delhi–Nairobi non-stop is operated by Air India.
Indians must obtain a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online before travel via the official portal etakenya.go.ke. Kenya replaced traditional visas with the eTA in January 2024, so apply a few days ahead.
The long rains (March–May) are quietest and cheapest, with November also good value. Avoid the Great Migration peak (July–October) and the December–January holidays, when fares are highest.
Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (Kenya is on EAT, UTC+3; India is on IST, UTC+5:30).
A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required or checked, particularly if arriving from or transiting certain countries. Verify the current requirement before you travel and carry the certificate to be safe.
International flights to Nairobi, including the Air India non-stop, depart from Delhi Terminal 3. Allow about 3 hours for check-in and security.
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Most travellers prefer the Delhi to Nairobi non-stop option. The direct Delhi-Nairobi flight time is ≈ 7h 10m non-stop (Air India); 11–16h on 1-stop connections. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Delhi Nairobi ticket but are open to a layover.
Delhi to Nairobi ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Delhi Nairobi airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service Air India (non-stop); Ethiopian (ADD) flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.